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telltales

The word “telltales” has 2 syllables: tell-tales

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/

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In the thesaurus, “telltales” has 37 synonyms.

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Synonyms for telltales

Meanings of telltales

  • noun
    1. One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
    2. Tattletale; squealer.
    3. An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.
    4. Something that serves to reveal something else.
    5. A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected to the bellows of an organ, whose position indicates when the wind is exhausted.
    6. A length of yarn or ribbon attached to a sail or shroud etc to indicate the direction of the flow of the air relative to the boat.
    7. A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
    8. A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.
    9. A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.
    10. A bird, the tattler.
    11. A story or fable that has a moral or message.

Example Sentences

  • The sailor checked the telltales on the sail to adjust for wind direction.
  • Her expressions were clear telltales of how she really felt.
  • Detectives look for small telltales that most people overlook.
  • The wind shifted, and the telltales on the mast fluttered in a new direction.
  • Even subtle telltales can reveal when someone is lying.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms or another words to telltales, such as: betrayers, blabbermouths, blabbers, canaries, circulators, collaborators, deep throats.

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